Genshin Impact Leak Shows New Areas in Version 5.1

Key Takeaways

• Version 5.1 of Genshin Impact will introduce new areas tainted by the Abyss, according to a recent leak from a reliable source.
• Natlan’s newest areas will look to explore the story of the region’s ongoing conflict with the Abyss even further, expanding on the story points started in Version 5.0.
• Natlan’s launch has brought a variety of unique environments with the new region alongside multiple playable characters and new bosses.

A recent Genshin Impact leak is hinting at several new areas set to arrive as part of the game’s upcoming Version 5.1 update, teasing multiple special story areas. The launch of the HoYoverse RPG’s newest region has seen plenty of unique new places for players to explore throughout the sixth playable locale. From the winding channels of the Children of Echoes’ Tequemecan Valley to the mountainous home of the Scions of the Canopy, Natlan’s debut features a variety of diverse landscapes. Now, even more new areas are said to be coming with Version 5.1.

One of the main storylines surrounding Genshin Impact‘s newest region has revolved around Natlan’s ongoing conflict with the forces of The Abyss. The Abyss plays heavily into the overarching themes of the region, with the Pilgrimage of the Sacred Flame as a test to find strong warriors to combat the Abyss. Players even come into conflict multiple times with the Abyss throughout the story, helping to fight back encroaching enemies like the Rifthounds and Abyss Mages. The next update looks to be taking players to even more places impacted by the Abyss.

Genshin Impact Leak Shows New Version 5.1 Areas

A new leak shared by Genshin Impact leaker Leakflow is showing off multiple new areas set to come to Natlan during Version 5.1. The images from the leak show off a plethora of dark and dreary environments, showing clear signs of corruption from the Abyss throughout the landscape. The visuals also show off several of the Abyssal Pylons first seen in Version 5.0’s Archon Quest, suggesting players will have to battle more enemies from the Abyss during the new story. Version 5.1 of Genshin Impact is currently scheduled for release on October 9.

The addition of new areas tainted by the Abyss in Version 5.1 comes as the mysterious group has been one of the most prominent antagonists throughout the RPG’s lifespan. The Abyss has served as a central aspect of the story for the Traveler, with the main character’s sibling revealed to have aligned themselves with the group. The Abyss also has several connections to the ancient ruined kingdom of Khaenri’ah, with Dainsleif’s Archon Quests often involving the mysterious character clashing with the Abyss.

Genshin Impact‘s newest region brings plenty of content to the game outside its new story with multiple things to do throughout Natlan. The launch of Natlan introduced two brand-new world bosses to the game for players to challenge, offering ascension resources for its newest characters. The RPG’s newest region also saw the addition of three new characters, with Natlan launch character Mualani and Kinich coming as new five-star characters and Kachina as a four-star unit. Natlan looks to be getting even bigger with more new areas coming in Version 5.1.